Master of Science in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Study Level
Masters
English is the language of global communications and demand for TESOL professionals is greater than ever before. Graduates will be able to teach English to people of all ages and conditions of life, oversee and create innovative TESOL programs, and develop effective teaching methods. Our students are people who understand the importance of effective communication in every area of life. All are highly motivated to enter or advance in a field that allows them to work across borders and cultures and help others. Teaching English abroad is another option for our students and it is the experience of a lifetime. Recent graduates, people changing careers, or people contemplating a few more years of working before retirement are all perfect candidates to take TESOL courses. Niagara University offers innovative master's degree and certificate programs in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). As English continues to expand as a medium for global communication, the demand for qualified English language teachers increases. Likewise, as the non-native English-speaking immigrant population increases in this country, teachers of English as a Second Language are needed to provide linguistic and cultural training. Niagara's TESOL programs will prepare students to meet certification requirements and will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the needs of English language learners. Master's Degree (37 credit hours) Niagara University offers the Master of Science degree in TESOL. This program is designed for candidates seeking certification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Pre-K -12) with a degree in education, holding initial teacher certification in New York State. This master’s degree can also be applied to satisfy requirements for professional certification. Candidates are expected to demonstrate competency in each of the standards associated with the nationally recognized association of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Candidates seeking New York State certification in TESOL must complete at least 12 credit hours of study in a language(s) other than English. Why Niagara University’s TESOL program? Prepares teachers to fill the demand for teachers with the skills necessary to teach ESL students. Empowers teachers to experience the satisfaction of enabling students to learn a new language and adapt to a new culture and way of life while experiencing unique multicultural opportunities. Supports teachers as they gain knowledge of the theories, strategies and methods for teaching English language learners. Enables teachers to acquire an awareness and understanding of the sociocultural and sociolinguistic issues that impact the acquisition of English as an additional language. Assists teachers in building knowledge through a range of TESOL observations and teaching experiences under the supervision of outstanding mentor-teachers and field supervisors.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Study Level
Masters
English is the language of global communications and demand for TESOL professionals is greater than ever before. Graduates will be able to teach English to people of all ages and conditions of life, oversee and create innovative TESOL programs, and develop effective teaching methods. Our students are people who understand the importance of effective communication in every area of life. All are highly motivated to enter or advance in a field that allows them to work across borders and cultures and help others. Teaching English abroad is another option for our students and it is the experience of a lifetime. Recent graduates, people changing careers, or people contemplating a few more years of working before retirement are all perfect candidates to take TESOL courses. Niagara University offers innovative master's degree and certificate programs in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). As English continues to expand as a medium for global communication, the demand for qualified English language teachers increases. Likewise, as the non-native English-speaking immigrant population increases in this country, teachers of English as a Second Language are needed to provide linguistic and cultural training. Niagara's TESOL programs will prepare students to meet certification requirements and will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the needs of English language learners. Master's Degree (37 credit hours) Niagara University offers the Master of Science degree in TESOL. This program is designed for candidates seeking certification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Pre-K -12) with a degree in education, holding initial teacher certification in New York State. This master’s degree can also be applied to satisfy requirements for professional certification. Candidates are expected to demonstrate competency in each of the standards associated with the nationally recognized association of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Candidates seeking New York State certification in TESOL must complete at least 12 credit hours of study in a language(s) other than English. Why Niagara University’s TESOL program? Prepares teachers to fill the demand for teachers with the skills necessary to teach ESL students. Empowers teachers to experience the satisfaction of enabling students to learn a new language and adapt to a new culture and way of life while experiencing unique multicultural opportunities. Supports teachers as they gain knowledge of the theories, strategies and methods for teaching English language learners. Enables teachers to acquire an awareness and understanding of the sociocultural and sociolinguistic issues that impact the acquisition of English as an additional language. Assists teachers in building knowledge through a range of TESOL observations and teaching experiences under the supervision of outstanding mentor-teachers and field supervisors.
Admission Requirements
6+
If you have successfully completed a degree equivalent to the baccalaureate degree in the United States, you are considered a graduate applicant at NU. Other English Language requirements: A TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper exam) is required for admission. Students may take the TOEFL PBT (at least 550 score) until it is discontinued in their area and submit the scores for two years after the test date. If you attend high school where courses are taught in English, an SAT may be submitted in place of the TOEFL or IELTS.
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